Breville Force Gauge Tamper 54mm vs Fellow Espresso Guided Tamper
Two espresso tools side by side. They differ on size, material. Size: the Breville Force Gauge Tamper 54mm has 54 mm, the Fellow Espresso Guided Tamper has 58 mm.
Breville Force Gauge Tamper 54mm
Fellow Espresso Guided Tamper
Our take
The first question is your basket size. The Breville Force Gauge Tamper 54mm only fits 54 mm baskets, so it suits owners of machines with that size. The Fellow Espresso Guided Tamper fits 58 mm baskets and also uses a spring-loaded design. Match the diameter before anything else. Both only address tamping, so they will not fix grind or dose problems.
What actually differs
- Size: the Breville Force Gauge Tamper 54mm has 54 mm, the Fellow Espresso Guided Tamper has 58 mm.
- Material: the Breville Force Gauge Tamper 54mm has stainless steel and walnut, the Fellow Espresso Guided Tamper has Aluminum, stainless steel.
Which one should you buy?
Home espresso users refining their prep
A spring-loaded tamper in stainless steel and walnut, made for home espresso users refining their prep. It is sized at 54 mm, so it only suits baskets of that size.
Skip it if: You need a tamper in a size other than 54 mm.
Full specs and review →Home espresso users refining their prep
Suits home espresso users refining their prep with a spring-loaded 58 mm tamper made of aluminum and stainless steel. The trade-off is that it only addresses tamping, not grind or dose.
Skip it if: You do not use a 58 mm portafilter.
Full specs and review →Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Breville Force Gauge Tamper 54mm | Fellow Espresso Guided Tamper |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$ $75–150 | $$$ $75–150 |
| Tool type | Tamper | Tamper |
| Size | 54 mm | 58 mm |
| Spring-loaded / calibrated | Yes | Yes |
| Material | stainless steel and walnut | Aluminum, stainless steel |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: tool type (Tamper); spring-loaded / calibrated (Yes).
Breville Force Gauge Tamper 54mm vs Fellow Espresso Guided Tamper: common questions
What is the main difference between the Breville Force Gauge Tamper 54mm and the Fellow Espresso Guided Tamper?
Size: the Breville Force Gauge Tamper 54mm has 54 mm, the Fellow Espresso Guided Tamper has 58 mm. Material: the Breville Force Gauge Tamper 54mm has stainless steel and walnut, the Fellow Espresso Guided Tamper has Aluminum, stainless steel.
Is the Breville Force Gauge Tamper 54mm or the Fellow Espresso Guided Tamper more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$ $75–150.